The new tech helping to modernise deer management
From drones to artificial intelligence (AI), new technologies are changing the face of wildlife management. In this Scotland’s Nature blog (16 April 2024), wildlife management officer Nathan Berrie looks at some of the advantages – and limitations – of these new tools for monitoring deer populations.
Start planning your No-Mow May
Plantlife share Now is the time to prepare your No Mow May lawns, find out what you need to do. This series of videos talk you through your grass management season. Have you considered this option for your school grounds? A richer more diverse grassland gives many more opportunities for [...]
Managing rivers and flooding – demonstration
Check out this great video demonstration shared by River Revivers (3 March 2024) on Facebook. This demonstrates the difference between straightened channels and wiggly channels when it comes to flooding.
Shetland shines
This post on Scottish Pollinators (4 March 2024) reflects on how Shetland Islands Council has introduced some simple measures which give nature a helping hand.
Bringing Peatland ACTION to life
This blog post on Scotland’s Nature (9 February 2024) shares the reasons peatland restoration is so important, the benefits that it can bring, and the dedication of the landowners, managers, Peatland ACTION project officers, surveyors and contractors who make it all happen. Checkout 4 new cases studies in bogs and [...]
Dundee’s positive changes
This post on Scottish Pollinators (21 November 2023) shares the great strides Dundee City Council has been making to implement a range of measures to help biodiversity across the city.
Iona’s divine inspiration
This Scottish Pollinators post (16 November 2023) shares successful nature-friendly steps being taken around one of Scotland’s most famous historic and spiritual sites, Iona Abbey. These grass management regimes could easily be replicated in school grounds and local greenspaces to enhance biodiversity.
National Meadows Day 2023 – live video from the Cairngorms
Join Sam, Cairngorms Project Manager, Plantlife in this video, as he explores the special plants and management of the Dulnain Valley in the Cairngorms.
